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According to their makers, the solar panels have an energy conversion efficiency of 10.8% and “sufficient” tensile strength and impact resistance. The research group said it used natural fiber composites as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backing sheets. September 3, 2024 Emiliano BelliniAn international research team has developed a solar panel that uses a backsheet made from a natural zeolite polyester resin as an alternative to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheets.According to the makers, the proposed innovation is intended to reduce the environmental impact of PET backsheets and improve the thermal and mechanical properties of the solar…

The Chinese manufacturer said its new all-in-one storage system has a rated voltage of 51.2 V and a capacity of 100 Ah. It also features a built-in 5 kW inverter and an RS485 communication interface for real-time monitoring. September 3, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Chinese lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery manufacturer Vartrer Power has unveiled a new all-in-one storage system intended for residential and commercial building applications.The battery has a nominal voltage of 51.2 V and a capacity of 100 Ah. “Each battery module has a capacity of 5 kWh, and users can connect 1 to 6 modules in parallel, expanding…

Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has released a new n-type bifacial solar panel with a power of 425 W and a conversion efficiency of 21.8%. September 3, 2024 David CarollBy pv magazine AustraliaAustralia’s Tindo Solar has launched its new Walara range, including the 425W G3P module which it says is the first range of Australian-made solar panels with locally designed and manufactured n-type and bifacial technologies.“The Walara series represents a significant leap forward in Australian solar technology,” said Richard Petterson, CEO of Tindo. “Our goal was to create a product that is an evolution of our previous panels, created…

Large factory in Qatar wants to double solar capacity by 2030: minister A major new solar power plant planned in Qatar will double the Gulf emirate’s previously expected renewable energy capacity by 2030, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi announced on Sunday. The photovoltaic farm, which will be built in the Dukhan area, about 80 kilometers west of the capital Doha, will increase the gas-rich state’s solar production capacity to four gigawatts by the end of the decade, Kaabi said. The plant “which will be located in the Dukhan area will produce 2,000 megawatts, which is twice the capacity of Qatar’s…

German authorities have awarded 2.15 GW of utility-scale solar power in a new tender, with bids ranging from €0.0450 ($0.05)/kWh to €0.0524/kWh. The tender was oversubscribed to 4.2 GW. September 2, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine GermanyGermany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has allocated 2,152 MW of PV capacity in the country’s latest tender for utility-scale solar energy.It has allocated the capacity for 268 bids. The tender was significantly oversubscribed, with 495 project proposals for a capacity of 4,206 MW.The average final price was €0.0505/kWh, with final prices varying between €0.0450/kWh and €0.0524/kWh.In the country’s last PV tender, held in…

A rendered image of the now permitted solar location as seen from the local road. Image: BayWa.Re Renewable energy developer BayWa.re has been granted planning permission for the Springmount Solar Farm, Ireland’s first solar project. Permission for the 60 MWp development was granted by Tipperary County Council and An Bord Pleanála. The project will be located on 69 hectares of land approximately 7km west of Clonmel. The building permit has been granted for a period of ten years, with an operational life of forty years, after which the solar park will be completely decommissioned. The development also includes a loop…

New research from Morocco has shown that the Sandia PV Array Performance Model is best suited for measuring AC power in PV systems located in arid climates. The scientists conducted a series of tests with three different PV systems at a test facility in Ben Guerir, central Morocco. September 2, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hassan II University in Morocco have developed a new methodology for continuously monitoring the durability and reliability of PV inverters in semi-arid climate scenarios, where the annual failure rate is significant.The proposed approach consists of comparing the measured power with the predicted normal operating power of…

ACWA Power has secured $2.6 billion through a consortium of banks for three solar power plants in Saudi Arabia, with a combined capacity of 5.5 GW. September 2, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Chirayu Trivedi, UnsplashACWA Power has secured SAR 9.7 billion ($2.6 billion) from a consortium of local, regional and international banks to develop, build and operate three solar power plants in Saudi Arabia. It will build three facilities in Mecca and Qassim with capacities of 2 GW, 2 GW and 1.5 GW.Buraiq Renewable Energy Co., Moya Renewable Energy Co. and Nabah Renewable Energy Co. have signed the financing agreements.…

AMPYR Distributed Energy was launched early this year by Singapore-based AGP, with an initial capital commitment of up to £100 million. Image: AMPYR distributed energy. AMPYR Distributed Energy, an investor in on-site sustainable energy solutions, has announced a partnership with Oakes Energy Services. The £50 million strategic partnership will focus on an immediate portfolio of behind-the-meter ground-mounted solar projects, delivered by Oakes. As a result of the agreement, the installer will deliver fully financed renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial customers as part of its ambitious growth plans. Oakes managing director Nik Smith said the partnership would accelerate the…

The first AUD550 million ($372.2 million) of the Australian Federal Government’s Solar Sunshot program has been launched to support the development of the domestic solar manufacturing industry and help local businesses capture a greater share of global PV conquer the supply chain. September 2, 2024 David CarollBy pv magazine AustraliaThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened the first phase of the AUD 1 billion Solar Sunshot program, aimed at driving innovation in PV manufacturing in Australia and creating a more resilient renewable supply chain energy.ARENA Chief Executive Officer Darren Miller said the Solar Sunshot program provides manufacturing grants and…